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A Friendship Forged in Faith
Commentators emphasize that the bond between David and Jonathan was founded on a shared, deep faith in God. Charles Ellicott notes they were united in their devotion to God's will for Israel, recognizing in each other a spirit of sublime faith. Matthew Henry attributes their connection to "Divine grace," suggesting it's a model for how God unites the hearts of believers.
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1 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 18:3
19th Century
Bishop
Made a covenant. The son of the first Hebrew king recognized in David a kindred spirit. They were one in their God, in their faith…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 18:2–4
19th Century
Preacher
And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father's house. Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved …
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 18:3
17th Century
Pastor
Then Jonathan and David made a covenant
A covenant of friendship; entered into a solemn agreement to keep up and mai…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 18:1–5
17th Century
Minister
The friendship of David and Jonathan was the effect of Divine grace, which produces in true believers one heart and one soul, and causes them to lo…